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Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Maison d’Asa, Morocco’s prestigious luxury spa brand, is set to bring its signature blend of
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Profile
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Arabia news

Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Maison d’Asa, Morocco’s prestigious luxury spa brand, is set to bring its signature blend of
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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